professional development Archives

Auckland to Host Landmark IAPCO EDGE Seminar in 2026

26th January 2026

IAPCO will bring its globally recognised EDGE seminar back to Auckland from 16–19 March 2026.

Strategic Communications in Focus at ESAE’s January Workshop

12th December 2025

On 13 January 2026, ESAE will bring together communications professionals from across the association sector for an in-person workshop at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place in Brussels.

It’s the Way You Do it, You See

5th December 2025

For Sven Bossu, CEO of AIPC, the big trend in association management is not so much the “what”, but the “how”.

Cairns Hosts Anaesthetists’ Congress with Lasting Impact

24th November 2025

For the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), choosing Cairns for its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and its 1,900+ delegates was a deliberate move.

Nathalie Nahai Will Be IBTM Word’s Day One Keynote Speaker

29th October 2025

IBTM has revealed behavioural science advisor and rare polymath with deep expertise in tech, marketing and psychology, Nathalie Nahai, as the opening keynote of its flagship IBTM World event.

ESG is the New SOP: Why Associations Must Lead the Way

25th September 2025

ESG is no longer a niche topic for sustainability experts or corporate boardrooms, it's fast becoming the new normal, according to ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath.

Building a Culture of Health: The Secret to Thriving Workplaces

11th September 2025

Special Boardroom contributor Dr Ole Petter Anfinsen examines the invaluable importance of developing a culture of health and its influence on organisational performance.

Event Mental Wellbeing Training: A New Standard for the Industry

10th September 2025

This autumn, Brussels will become the stage for the launch of the first global CPD-certified Practitioner Level Event Mental Wellbeing Training.

Engineering Inclusion & Responsibility: Lessons from SEFI 2024 in Lausanne

5th September 2025

As Europe’s foremost annual gathering on engineering education, the SEFI 2024 Annual Conference, held from 2–5 September at EPFL’s Faculty of Architecture in Lausanne, did more than bring together researchers, educators, and policymakers.

ESAE to Focus on Mental Wellbeing in Association Event Teams

29th August 2025

ESAE is placing the spotlight on mental health with a new webinar dedicated to Mental Wellbeing: Burnout Prevention for Association Event Teams.

UIA Opens Registration for Associations Round Table Europe 2025

21st August 2025

The Union of International Associations (UIA) has announced that registration is now open for its 19th Associations Round Table Europe.

EARMA Wins Recognition for Transforming Growth into Human-Centred Innovation

17th June 2025

Recognised with the 2025 Event Innovation Award at the European Association Awards, the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators has been celebrated for its imaginative approach.

The AI Skills Gap – A Leadership Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

3rd June 2025

Professor Kamal Bechkoum, argues that it’s leadership readiness that will determine the success of AI adoption across mission-driven organisations.

Dubai’s Al Safeer Programme: Driving Global Innovation Through Connection

21st May 2025

Dubai’s rise as a global hub for business events is powered by strategic initiatives like the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme and a vibrant association ecosystem, writes HE Dr. Hussain Alrand.

Applications Now Open for Convening EMEA 2025 Hosted Planner Programme

15th May 2025

PCMA has officially opened applications for the Convening EMEA 2025 Hosted Planner Programme.

Africa Association Summit 2025 to Take Place in Pretoria

28th April 2025

The African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) has announced that the 6th Africa Association Summit (AAS6) will be held from 19–21 October 2025.